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SirMauriceFitzGerald, 2nd Bt. was born on 5 February 1844.2 He was the son of SirPeter GeorgeFitzGerald, 1st Bt. and JuliaHussey.3 He married Amelia CatherineBischoffsheim, daughter of Henri LouisBischoffsheim, on 4 October 1882.2 He died on 22 October 1916 at age 72.2 He gained the rank of Captain in the Rifle Brigade.2 He succeeded as the 2nd Baronet FitzGerald, of Valencia, co. Kerry [U.K., 1880] on 6 August 1880.2 He succeeded as the 20th Knight of Kerry on 6 August 1880.2 He was Equerry to HRH The Duke of Connaught.2 He fought in the Ashanti War, as Aide-de-Camp to Sir Archibald Alison, and was mentioned in despatches.2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Cambridgeshire.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) for County Carlow.2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for County Kerry.2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Suffolk.2 He was appointed Commander, Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.)2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for County Carlow.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) for County Kerry.2